EMERGENCY ALERT

Cyclone Fani has ripped through India’s eastern coastline, putting at least 480,000 children at grave risk. Torrential rains and 127-mph winds have left a trail of devastation, destroying homes, schools and entire communities. Children will need support and shelter to survive the rough days ahead. The chance to continue their learning is of the utmost importance as well. Save the Children is responding with lifesaving supplies and has set up child-friendly spaces to support children’s emotional wellbeing. Your donation is urgently needed to reach families and children affected by Cyclone Fani.

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Help Save Children in India

India is the world’s largest democracy and a global center of technology and finance. But there is a huge gap between the wealth and those living in poverty. 12% of children are forced to work instead of going to school – some of them in hazardous environments like coal mines, factories and selling food on the streets. What’s worse, India has the highest rate of child mortality, a shocking 48 out of 1000 of children die before they turn five.

The Challenge for Children in India

No other country sees as many children die from preventable and treatable causes. Children in India need your help so they can have a healthy start in life.*

61% of girls 15 and older are literate

20% of school-age children are out of school

43 out of 1000 children die before their 5th birthday

12% of children are engaged in child labor

22% of people live in poverty

Our Work for Children in India

Although there is more wealth in India than ever before, it hasn’t fully translated into healthcare, education or better nutrition for the poor. Save the Children India is bringing healthcare to the impoverished areas of India, and we’re pioneering new ways of reaching communities to help treat malnutrition and prevent deaths.

In 2017, Save the Children provided disaster relief to the thousands of families suffering after monsoons caused massive flooding, landslides and damage. Over 11,000 villages in the Assam, Bihar and West Bengal states were submerged, forcing more than 1 million people to seek shelter. We distributed hygiene supplies and household kits, and created child-friendly spaces to help protect children from harm and promote their well-being. We are still working to provide supplies like food, water and educational supplies to those in need. Although the floodwaters have receded, the damage and challenges that Indian children face will continue to be our priority – in times of crisis and every day.

Protected 410,138 children from harm

Supported 225,421 children in times of crisis

Provided 183,479 children with a healthy start in life

Supported 3,247 parents to provide for their children’s basic needs

How to Help Children in India

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Sources: * Unless otherwise noted, facts and statistics have been sourced from Save the Children’s 2018 End of Childhood Report. You can access detailed data here. Other sources as follows: Population: CIA World Factbook 2015; The World Bank, 2016; Unesco Institute for Statistics (UIS)

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